Principal Software Engineer .NET $175,000-$195,000

Need to be Green Card Resident or US Citizen Living in Los Angeles

The Principal Engineer will be assigned programming needs for production backlog and

development projects.
• Architect and develop advanced software systems supporting automation, motion control, machine


vision, SCADA, safety systems, and distributed industrial operations.
• Architect SCADA/HMI systems for live visualization, diagnostics, alarms, and remote operations.
• Develop industrial data acquisition, historians, and plant-wide data networking (FactoryTalk, IIoT,


MQTT)
• Lead machine learning and AI development initiatives using PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and/or


HALCON.
• Develop classical and deep learning machines and vision applications using OpenCV or


HALCON with custom neural networks or pipelines.
• Oversee dataset design, labeling workflows, training pipelines, and model validation/testing.
• Integrate edge AI hardware and accelerators or embedded inference engines.
• Design and validate real-time controls integrations across PLCs, CNCs, motion controllers, and


industrial network systems.
• Develop industrial communication handshakes in Modbus TCP, OPC-UA, TCP/IP, Serial, or other


fieldbus protocols.
• Ensure compliance with UL, CE, and NFPA standards governing safety and controls engineering.
• Lead development of machine-learning models for inspection, anomaly detection, automation


optimization, and predictive intelligence within Systems Operations.
• Design operator interfaces using WinForms, WPF, .NET, and industrial panel platforms.
• Author and enforce software architecture standards, reusable libraries, modular frameworks, and


support strategies.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for task assignments, backlog execution, tracking, code review, and revision


control across projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Expert-level C# and .NET development experience .
• Expert-level understanding of Rockwell Automation software , specifically Studio 5000 Logix


Designer, RSLogix 500 and 5000.
• Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, machine learning, computer vision,


SCADA/HMI platforms, and real-time industrial automation environments


o Experience with FactoryTalk View or database integration to move data between the PLC


and .NET layers.
• Proven ability to integrate using industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings to support software and controls


design.
• Exceptional communication skills: this role will be communicating daily with internal and external


customers across multiple disciplines.
• Routine adjustment of working hours to support remote login of our worldwide customer base.
• Ability to travel occasionally.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Four-year degree in STEM degree or related discipline


o Master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in complex software architecture, automation systems, and controls engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in machine vision and AI/ML development.
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMI, Agile) preferred.